Regular
December 14, 2015
Present for this regular meeting of the Village of West Liberty Council was: Mayor G. Hostetler, Mr.
Lance, Mr. King, Mr. M. Hostetler, Mrs. Coy, Mrs. Hamilton, Mrs. McKelvey, Solicitor Moell, Chief Oelker,
Fire Chief Hostetler, Street Superintendent Holycross, and Clerk Boyd. Guests: Bob Gage of GBT Realty
and Nate Smith of Bellefontaine Examiner. Absent: None.
The meeting of opened with Pledge of Allegiance and Lord’s Prayer.
A MOTION was made by Mrs. McKelvey seconded by Mrs. Coy to approve the minutes of November 23,
2015 as written/ read. Motion Carried.
A MOTION was made by Mrs. McKelvey seconded by Mr. Lance to approve the following bills in the
amount of $89,228.85. Motion Carried.
Cintas
Chris Gibbs
Andrea Claybaugh
Lee Deloye
Tim Melvin
Shane Oelker
Chance Carroll
James Neidhardt
Paul Salyer
Phil Holycross
Dennis Lance
Bill Detrick
Bellefontaine Municipal Ct.
Postmaster
Cindee Boyd
Robert Griffith
Conrad Hostetler
Greg Hostetler
Chris Moell
Larry Reed
Stanton Walker
Chester Alexander
Bill Alig
Richard Barrett
Mark Bowman
Chance Carroll
Nick Hostetler
Greg Huffman
Jay Jackson
Darin Leach
Richard Miller
Jeff Oelker
Tracy Oelker
Charles Penhorwood
Ryan Pratt
Steve Rabenstein
Andrew Reminder
Josh Shoemaker
Chris Stafford
uniforms cleaned
reissue check
40 hrs.
70 reg. 10 holiday
72 reg. 8 hol. 3 OT
salary
66.5 hrs.
8 hrs.
33 hrs.
salary
70 reg. 8 hol. 2 Sl
72 reg. 8 hol. 232 hrs. retro pay
for Carroll
bulk mailing
salary
salary
salary
salary
solicitor
salary
salary
Fire salary
Fire salary
Fire salary
Fire salary
Fire Salary
Fire Salary
fire salary
Fire Salary
Fire Salary
Fire Salary
Fire Salary
Fire Safety
Fire Salary
Fire Salary
Fire Salary
Fire Salary
Fire Salary
Fire Salary
131.73
506.63
324.74
1018.56
855.54
1073.31
402.70
69.73
247.11
1190.53
941.86
897.33
79.14
170.41
1818.90
131.53
1666.50
312.90
413.09
292.32
25.56
561.80
627.76
876.96
641.12
641.12
175.87
641.12
641.12
869.81
854.82
641.12
227.06
641.12
641.12
876.96
641.12
656.10
656.10
Cont. December 14, 2015
Jake Vitt
Jeff Wolfe
Brenda Coy
Becky Hamilton
Mike Hostetler
Jay King
Larry Lance
Jill McKelvey
Conrad Hostetler
Jebedhia Morris
Quill Corp.
Sprint
Companion Life
D P& L
D P& L
Cintas
Cintas
CT Communications
West Liberty Fire Dept.
Fire Safety Services
Treasurer State of Ohio
Bellefontaine Examiner
Clean as a Whistle
Alig Home Inspection
Shane Long Concrete
Holdren Brothers
Allied Waste
Cherokee Run Landfill
CCTSS LLC
Direct Energy
P S& L
WL Building Supply
Steve Austins
Kauffman Sales
LUC
John Esch
Fire Safety Services
Century Link
Whites Service
King Feed
Heiby Oil
O’Rielly Auto
Phil Holycross
Dennis Lance
Bill Detrick
Lee Deloye
Tim Melvin
Shane Oelker
Kirby Cummins
Hodge Hager
Monte Hartzler
James Neidhardt
Paul Salyer
Fire Salary
Fire Salary
23 meetings
23 meetings
17 meetings
23 meetings
23 meetings
23 meetings
auxiliary
Fire Salary
ink
cell phones
life insurance 2 months
electric
electric
uniforms cleaned
mats
phone
reimbursed for tires
flashlight, gear, etc.
UAN fees
candidates
window cleaning
inspection police office
catch basin
bar
recycling pickup 2 months
dump fees
security cameras, etc.
electric
savings December for Fire Truck
supplies
repairs
brush
membership
bldg. inspections
gear washed
phone
service dump truck
gloves
fuel
antifreeze
salary
77 reg. 3 pers.
72 reg. 8 pers.
50 reg. 30 Sl
80 reg. 2 OT
salary
20.5 hrs.
13 hrs.
3 hrs.
8.5 hrs.
19 hrs.
347.26
641.12
716.80
716.80
543.53
716.80
731.80
731.80
5.00
434.53
190.97
269.49
84.00
103.93
52.41
106.54
22.84
335.03
2059.00
914.40
876.00
558.47
25.00
300.00
1350.00
152.10
3575.00
2319.41
640.00
77.26
3000.00
65.08
72.65
738.71
1157.65
880.00
1357.35
189.52
205.60
14.85
554.73
24.66
1190.53
941.86
858.21
1018.56
841.97
1073.31
178.27
108.89
25.56
74.09
140.08
Cont. December 14, 2015
Chance Carroll
Bellefontaine Municipal Ct.
Medical Mutual
Riley Antenna
Big Sky Fire Engine
Sherwin Williams
Cherokee run Landfill
Cherokee Run Landfill
IRS
CCA
Ohio Dept. Taxation
Ohio School Dist. Inc.
OPFD P F
OPERS
IRS
Bellefontaine Auto
IRS
Ohio Child Support
Bellefontaine Auto
IRS
83 hrs.
for Carroll
insurance
radio repairs fire dept
repairs
striping
dump fees
34.74 Tn
WH MC EMP. MC
municipal tax
state tax
school tax
retirement
retirement
WH MC EMP MC
spark plug
WH MC Emp. MC
for Oelker
filter and cleaner
WH MC EMP MC
445.29
148.43
6290.07
560.00
3320.00
68.58
2706.95
2305.60
1419.40
284.35
547.00
373.26
2788.78
4290.07
728.67
12.54
2916.76
189.25
37.69
1404.42
Ordinance 2015-16 entitled “AN ORDINANCE TO REGULATE THE RATES FOR WATER AND SEWER
SERVICES WITHIN THE VILLAGE OF WEST LIBERTY, LOGAN COUNTY, OHIO, AND PROVIDE FOR THE
COLLECTION THEREOF, BILLING MONTHLY” was read. A MOTION was made by Mr. M. Hostetler
seconded by Mrs. Hamilton to pass Ordinance 2015-16 on second reading only. Motion Carried. Yeas: 6
Nays: 0.
Ordinance 2015-17 entitled “An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 183 of the Codified Ordinances of the
Village of West Liberty Regarding Municipal Income Tax and Declaring an Emergency” was read. A
MOTION was made by Mr. King seconded by Mr. M. Hostetler to suspend the rule requiring three
separate readings. Motion Carried. A MOTION was made by Mr. Lance seconded by Mrs. Coy to adopt
Ordinance 2015-17 on first and final reading. Motion Carried. Yeas: 6 Nays: 0.
Ordinance 2015-18 entitled “An Ordinance Accepting the Annexation of 1.6414 Acres, more or Less to
the Village of West Liberty, Ohio” was read. This annexation was for the Hostetler property on CR 189.
A MOTION was made by Mr. Lance seconded by Mrs. Hamilton to pass Ordinance 2015-18 on first
reading. Motion Carried. Yeas: 6 Nays: 0.
Ordinance 2015-19 entitled “An Ordinance Granting a Temporary Easement and Declaring an
Emergency” was read. This is an eight inch (8”) easement for property at 211 N. Detroit St. A MOTION
was made by Mr. Lance seconded by Mrs. Coy to suspend the rule requiring three separate readings.
Motion Carried. A MOTION was made by Mr. Lance seconded by Mrs. Hamilton to adopt Ordinance
2015-19 on first and final reading. Motion Carried. Yeas: 6. Nays: 0.
Resolution 2015-R19 entitled “A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MAYOR AND CLERK OF THE
VILLAGE OF WEST LIBERTY, OHIO, TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH NEW WAY SCRANTON
MANUFACTURING CO. INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) 2017 FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS WITH NEW
WAY REAR LOADER AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY IN THE VILLAGE OF WEST LIBERTY, OHIO” was
read. This garbage truck will be in the amount of $161,341.00. A MOTION was made by Mr. M.
Hostetler seconded by Mr. King to adopt Resolution 2015-19 on first and final reading. Motion Carried.
Cont. December 14, 2015
Ordinance 2015-20 entitled “AN ORDINANCE FOR AUTHORIZATION TO BORROW FUNDS TO PURCHASE
2017 ONE (1) 2017 FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS WITH NEW WAY REAR LOADER AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY IN THE VILLAGE OF WEST LIBERTY, OHIO” was read. This would let the Village borrow
funds with 3.25% interest and borrowing $130,000 towards a garbage truck. A MOTION was made by
Mr. M. Hostetler seconded by Mr. Lance to pass Ordinance 2015-20 on first reading only. Motion
Carried.
Fire Chief Hostetler was here to express his concern for help during the day help. He has talked with
Finance Committee about increasing his salary to $35,000.00 and he would quit his other job and be
around during the day. The finance committee counteroffered $32,000.00 with bldg. inspections. He
didn’t want to go to class to do bldg. inspections because he is not going to be here for less than two
years. This class is 80 hours and he doesn’t feel it’s worth it. Finance agreed. Joh Esch will continue to
do inspections.
Ordinance 2015-21 entitled “AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE SALARIES AND WAGES FOR THE FIRE
CHIEF IN THE VILLAGE OF WEST LIBERTY, OHIO AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF” was read.
This would increase the salary for the fire chief to $32,000.00. A MOTION was made by Mrs. McKelvey
seconded by Mr. Lance to pass Ordinance 2015-21 on first reading only. Motion Carried.
Safety Committee had the inspection done by Don Alig, Home Inspection for the police office/house.
They recommend the police department move out of the house and rent or move the community room
until a new building can be built. The foundation, brick exterior and chimney are the main concerns.
Chief Oelker said if there is no asbestos demolition would be $10,000-$15,000. The Engineer said the
cost for a move in ready building would be $225-250,000.00. He is concerned about the evidence room
and what can be destroyed or needs to be kept. He will check with BCI and is willing to move to the
community room if we have a plan. The question is “where” a new office could be built. EMC Insurance
has come to inspect our building to make sure we have enough coverage. He said the police
house/office needs to have a $5000.00 deductible from $1000.00 deductible. Or we can change the
value of the office/house on a separate policy.
Mr. King said Mr. Donnan is not interested in selling or leasing the lot next to the Shell Station. His plans
are to build on it one day.
Mrs. McKelvey said she received a compliment about the fire department. They are very professional
and used very little water for a fire. The qualities of our VOLUNTEERS are amazing.
Mr. M. Hostetler reported on Macochee. The fund balance is $411,000 and have 5 full time employees
with 20 PT employees. Macochee Joint Ambulance District will be on the ballot again November 2016.
The trustees and Chief Jones is very pleased with the crew they have now.
Chief Oelker said the Dodge needs a new motor in the amount of $7000.00. We have spent $6200.00
over the last two years on this 2010 Dodge. Clerk and Finance asked him to get firm quotes for an SUV
and Sedan and leasing figures.
Finance will meet at 11:00 am on December 22nd.
The Mayor signed the purchase agreement for the WTP. However, Mr. Kronkleton wanted some
language in the contract about him being able to farm land around the WTP. He added the language and
Mayor G. Hostetler needs to sign. A MOTION was made by Mrs. McKelvey seconded by Mr. Lance to
authorize Mayor G. Hostetler to sign the new purchase agreement with changes. Motion Carried.
A MOTION was made by Mrs. McKelvey seconded by Mr. Lance to approve temporary appropriations in
the amount of $3,729,752.00. Motion Carried. Yeas: 6 Nays: 0.
A MOTION was made by Mrs. McKelvey seconded by Mr. Lance to authorize the clerk to pay necessary
bills until next meeting. Motion Carried. We will not have a meeting December 28, 2015.
Cont. December 14, 2015
Solicitor Moell updated council on the procedure appointing a Council members. Council members elect
a new Council member and if they cannot come to an agreement the Mayor will fill the vacancy after 30
days has passed.
Trash pickup schedule for December - Christmas Day and New Year’s Day will be on Friday this year –
So trash will be picked up Thursday December 24th and December 31st. Recycling will be picked up on
Saturday December 26th and January 2, 2016.
eCivis, Inc. help with finding grants specific to Villages/foundations - $690.00 a year for 3 years. Council
agreed Clerk can join with eCivis, Inc.
Clerk and Street Department have been working on dumpster fees. Letters will be going out soon to
notify commercial residents with dumpsters and their new rates. The Ordinance will need to be
changed.
A MOTION was made by Mrs. McKelvey seconded by Mr. Lance to adjourn at 9:10 PM. Motion Carried.
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Clerk Cindee M. Boyd
Mayor Gregory J. Hostetler